Dean's welcome

Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. We consider this to be one of the best places to study medicine and the health sciences in Australia.

This is because the faculty is centred in one of Australia's most highly concentrated precincts of biomedical research, close to major general and specialist hospitals. Students have access to the latest knowledge and discoveries and to opportunities to gain excellent clinical experience. We also provide opportunities to learn about rural health at our rural campus and clinical school based in the river-land setting of Shepparton.

The main campus is a short walk from cosmopolitan Lygon Street and Melbourne's city centre. You can enjoy a great lifestyle along with an exciting study experience.

The faculty's history and achievements in teaching and research have contributed to its prestige both in Australia and internationally. Our medical school was established in 1862 and is the oldest medical school in Australia. The faculty leads biomedical research in Australia. Biomedicine at this university is ranked 1st in Australia and 10th in the world's universities in the Times Higher Education Supplement rankings of universities, published in November 2005.

Students and staff alike enjoy the benefits of this exciting teaching and research environment.

I invite you to explore our website to find out more about what we offer.

James A Angus